Inspirational, coming-of-age indie drama, Penelope, is set to launch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, following a deal with Fremantle. Produced by the acclaimed Duplass Brothers Productions (Somebody Somewhere, Room 104, Cyrus, Jeff, Who Lives at Home) and created by Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) and Mel Eslyn (Biosphere, Room 104), the 8 x 30’ series follows Penelope, played by Megan Stott (Little Fires Everywhere, Yes Day, Aftermath), a 16-year-old who feels out of … [Read more...] about Duplass Borthers Production’s Penelope heads to Sky UK
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A+E Networks acquires “Blue”
Julia Stiles London/Johannesburg – A+E Networks® UK has acquired the award-winning U.S. scripted series, Blue, starring Julia Stiles, exclusively for Lifetime® in the UK and Africa. The original series will premiere in spring 2015 in the UK. Announcing the acquisition, Koulla Anastasi, Director of Programming for Lifetime, said, “Blue is a compelling and captivating drama that will enhance our programming schedule on Lifetime in both the UK and Africa.” The hit series … [Read more...] about A+E Networks acquires “Blue”